The World's Finest Assassin Gets Reincarnated in Another World as an Aristocrat
The World's Finest Assassin Gets Reincarnated in Another World as an Aristocrat

The World's Finest Assassin Gets Reincarnated in Another World as an Aristocrat

2021TV ShowReturning SeriesJapanese

The world's number one assassin has been reincarnated as the eldest son of a family of aristocrat assassins. In exchange for being reincarnated in another world, a goddess has imposed upon him one condition. "Kill the Hero who is prophesied to destroy the world." This was to be the mission in his new life. The synergistic effect of the vast knowledge and experience he gained that made all manner of assassinations possible in the modern world, and the secret techniques and magic of the fantasy world's most powerful family of assassins turn him into the greatest assassin of all time.

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IMDb7.0/10
Google Users85%
Director: Takao YoshiokaGenres: Animation, Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Isekai

Plot Summary

Upon dying after a lifetime of being the world's greatest assassin, a man is given a second chance by a goddess. Reborn as a young noble named Lugarde, he retains his memories and skills, but finds himself saddled with immense magical potential and a looming prophesied evil. He resolves to use his unparalleled abilities to conquer this new world and prevent its destruction, aided by a beautiful and powerful female demon he summons. The series follows his journey as he navigates political intrigue, battles monstrous foes, and builds a powerful harem.

Critical Reception

The anime series generally received a mixed to positive reception, praised for its high production values, compelling action sequences, and the protagonist's unique blend of deadly skill and strategic thinking. However, some critics and viewers found the plot to be somewhat formulaic within the isekai genre, and the harem elements were divisive. The animation quality and character designs were frequently highlighted as strengths.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its high-quality animation and dynamic action sequences.
  • The protagonist's blend of assassin skills and newfound magic is a compelling draw.
  • Some find the plot predictable and the harem aspect overused, a common criticism of the isekai genre.

Google audience: Audience reviews often highlight the show's impressive animation and the enjoyable action. Many appreciate the protagonist's competent nature and his strategic approach to challenges in the new world. However, a segment of viewers express disappointment with the generic elements of the isekai genre and find the romantic subplots to be less engaging.

Fun Fact

The protagonist, before his reincarnation, was so successful that his assassination agency was responsible for eliminating corrupt politicians, shady businessmen, and criminal masterminds worldwide, making him a phantom feared by the global elite.

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Lutist

Ah... here we go again. From the creator of Redo of Healer, we have an interesting plotline with a somewhat unique main character and the same trappings and mistakes most shows of this genre offer. The main character is the best assas...